Vegetable Growing Keyed to Markets
Kansas State University researchers and extension economist state Kansans can grow vegetables in diverse varieties and yield levels comparable to other states. The crucial factor is delivering high quality produce to win the homemaker’s confidence. marketing and shelf life are key as vegetables have narrow preservation windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Kansas
Southeast
Southcentral
Southwest
Spraying Now for Hand ERIE-Fruit Bloom and Crop Care
Neosho County farm agent Fred DeLano urges timely spraying in orchards as bloom approaches. First spray at petal fall followed by four to six applications at 7-14 day intervals, with reapplication after heavy rain. Use Captan, dieldrin, and malathion in specified ratios for early applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Fred DeLano
Neosho County
Cows Need Balanced Diet for Healthy Calves
South Dakota experiment station findings show cows fed a vitamin poor ration with poor mineral balance produce deformed calves with rickets and scours. Presently with ration scarcity there has been little trouble in five years. The notice promotes Puri-lak yeast vitamin mineral supplement for home rations.
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South Dakota
When to prune flowering shrubs by bloom time
Ornamental shrubs require timing by bloom period. Early spring bloomers like forsythia spirea lilac should be pruned two weeks after flowering and not while dormant. Late bloomers such as althea abelia buckthorn and floribunda roses should be pruned while still dorman t.
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James Nightwonger
Kansas State University
Sulfur called forgotten plant nutrient in field day talk
Dr. B A Stewart USDA researcher at Colorado State University warns sulfur is not minor. At the Sandyland Experiment Field talk, he links sulfur with nitrogen and residue management and notes that low organic matter and high nitrogen use can upset the natural sulfur balance. He suggests rainfall irrigation or gypsum can supply needed sulfur. Kansas research shows no current deficiency but ongoing studies will check soils for sulfur content.
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Manhattan
B. A. Stewart
USDA
Colorado State University
Sandyland
St. John
Stewart
Kansas
St John
Colby
Garden City
Hays
R. V. Olson
KSU
Larry S. Murphy
K State Soils Lab
Murphy
Leaders Attend 4-H Conference in Hutchinson
State 4-H conference last week in Hutchinson featured adult leaders and extension agents from Neosho County including Mrs. Glenn Neely Mrs. Earl Long Mrs. Henry Watkins Mrs. Wayne Stipp and Mrs. Earl Barnhart and Mrs. Robert Lassman. Sessions covered host families for exchangees fundraising safety health science in 4 H clubs and project tours. Workshops by Kansas State University staff and county agents addressed records stories trips ceremonies demonstrations senior programming and evaluating club work.
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Erie
Hutchinson
Fred DeLano
Lois O'Malley
Neosho County
Glenn Neely
Earl Long
Hillcrest
Henry Watkins
Lucky 13
Wayne Stipp
Earl Barnhart
Robert Lassman
Atom
Kansas State University
Ewes Available Through Kansas Quality Sheep Program
The Kansas Quality Sheep Committee offers ERIE-Quality yearling ewes for Neosho county farmers. Texas purchases supply replacement ewes for Kansas producers. Orders due by April 22 with delivery in early May, coordinated by Kansas Livestock Assn and local extension officials.
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Erie
Neosho County
Kansas Quality Sheep Committee
Texas
Kansas
Kansas Livestock Assn
Fred DeLano
A. G. Pickett
Topeka
Ray Hoss
Kansas State University
Division of Extension
Amberger Halls
Manhattan
Adams Ranch Tour at Foraker Okla Still Open
Adams Tour Still Open invites local visitors to tour Adams Ranch near Foraker Oklahoma. The Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee sponsors the event next Tuesday and Wednesday with meals and lodging included for eight dollars per person. Reservations are limited to twenty two on a first come basis and call the chamber office for details. The tour departs Chanute at 8 a.m. Tuesday and returns Wednesday afternoon.
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Adams Ranch
Foraker
Okla
Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Chamber
Chanute
New Virus Crop Peril Threatens Kansas Corn
Kansas State University plant pathologist Dr. Webster H. Sill Jr. warns maize dwarf mosaic, a newly reported virus affecting corn and sorghum, could become a serious threat to the Corn Belt. First seen in 1964 in northeastern Kansas, it shows yellow blotches, stripes, stunting, and possible excessive tilting. Identification requires more than field signs.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Webster H. Sill Jr
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Kansas State University
Sill
Corn
Chanute Tribune March 22 1966 Page Five
Local brief from Chanute Kansas reports on community events in Chanute and surrounding area. Names, dates, and places common to town life appear in concise notices and society items. No single dominant story identified in the readable portion.
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